We provide all your required learning equipment, such as complimentary online training resources and study materials, alongside access to our brand new Bill Plant app – giving you hours of training materials & DVSA content on the go!
We offer 10 hours of expert training, focused on improving your driving ability, to hone your skills and techniques. This will include ‘Show me, Tell me’ questions to test your knowledge of basic car maintenance to help you prepare for the exam.
You will receive up to 42 hours of training with an ORDIT (Official Registered Driving Instructor Training) Trained Driving Instructor, who will develop your instructional ability and coach you on how to teach pupils to drive safely through a mix of online and in-car sessions. This element of your training includes:
- Core Competencies
- Lesson Planning
- Risk Management
- Teaching & Learning Strategies
To help you with this stage of training, we also offer you a complimentary downloadable ‘Driving Instructor Lesson Plans & Diagrams’ eBook, which will help you throughout your Driving Instructor career!
Most trainees select this hugely beneficial road to success! You’ll be issued a trainee license once you’ve completed your Part 3 training by the DVSA, which we’ll sponsor you on for 6 months. This means you can start providing driving lessons while earning money every week as a Potential Driving Instructor (PDI) with Bill Plant Driving School. Obtain the vital practical experience you’ll need to pass your Part 3 Exam and upon successful completion, you’ll be added to the DVSA’s register as an Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).
Intensive Driving Instructor Training is our trainees’ favourite course option!
Available in London, Cheshire, North West, East Midlands, Scotland, East of England, Liverpool, Milton Keynes, Manchester, Nottingham, Reading, West Midlands, North East, Sheffield, Slough, Wales, St Albans, South East, Staffordshire, Birmingham, Yorkshire & Humber.
Complete all of your in-car Driving Instructor Training at our HQ in Ripon, North Yorkshire with our Head Office trainers.
You’ll get local accommodation, 52-hours of expert training, and theory assessments split over three parts (and 20 hours extra free training if you choose the PDI route having finished your training)
Available nationwide. Train in a region familiar to you and fit training sessions in and around your schedule. Perfect for those in full-time employment, looking for a career change.
London
Cheshire
North West
East Midlands
Scotland
East of England
Liverpool
Milton Keynes
Manchester
Nottingham
South West
Reading
West Midlands
North East
Sheffield
Home Counties
South East
Staffordshire
Birmingham
Yorkshire & Humber
Bill Plant Driving School is one of the UK’s largest providers for expert Driving Instructor Training nationwide! We train hundreds of new Instructors each year. Train to become a Driving Instructor and you could be the next expert Instructor!
That’s just £19 per hour for your training if you opt in to our PDI Training Scheme.
Flexible payment options, including Partial Payments & Instalment Plans available on all courses.
One of the UK’s largest providers of fast-track Intensive Driving Instructor Training courses.
Once you’ve completed your Part 3 training, you have the option to join our PDI franchise to continue your learning.
Regardless of what training course you choose, did you know that you can receive 20 hours of extra FREE training while earning an average of £36 per hour?!
Join our award winning PDI Trainee Programme
Once you’ve completed the final stage of your training, make sure you’re ready to pass your Part 3 Test! Earn while you learn and increase your chances of success with our PDI Trainee Programme.
This route substantially increases your chances of passing your Part 3 exam as you will be required to bring a real pupil alongside you to your test! It enables you to gain vital practical experience teaching learner drivers under the sponsorship of Bill Plant Driving School, while earning hundreds of pounds in lesson revenue per week.
- Nationwide franchise packages
- 80% of Driving Instructors have their diaries fully booked
- Exclusive VW Franchise Cars
Driving Instructor Training Frequently Asked Questions
Don’t worry, you can still train to become a Driving Instructor, whilst doing a full-time job alongside your training. Driving Instructor Training consists of 3 parts. You can complete Part 1 at home whilst being supported by our dedicated Training Support team. Only 9 days are needed to complete our intensive training course.
- 10 hours of Part 2 training (completed over 2 consecutive days)
- Part 3 training (completed over 7 days)
If you need to be more flexible with your training, then our flexible training course is right for you! You can schedule all your in-car sessions at dates/times that are convenient for you.
No, you do not need to provide your own vehicle to complete your Driving Instructor Training. The in-car sessions of your training programme will take place in the comfort of one of our market-leading Volkswagen tuition vehicles! For your Part 2/3 exams, you can have the choice to use your own car, but you can also rent one from us, or use one of our tuition vehicles if you’re on our PDI Trainee License.
There are no hidden costs for your Driving Instructor Training. All payments made to us are for your training only. For your PDI & ADI licenses, you’ll need to pay the DVSA, regardless of your training provider.
Correct as of June 2024, the current costs for tests and license badges can be found in our Driving Instructor Training Information Pack.
To be able to start training and be eligible to become a Driving Instructor, there are a few requirements to which you must be able to meet:
- You must’ve held a full UK driving license for 3+ years.
- Have 5 points or less, on your driving license.
- You must be able to read a number plate from 90 feet away (you’re allowed to wear glasses/contact lenses for this).
- You must be able to pass a DBS check with the UK government.
- To legally qualify as a Driving Instructor, you must also be able to register as a PDI and obtain a Personal Reference Number (PRN).